Small Bodies and Dwarf Planets Question
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How are asteroids and comets different?
- Asteroids are much smaller than comets.
- Comets orbit the Sun, while asteroids orbit Earth.
- Comets are made up or rock, ice, and frozen gases, while asteroids are made up of rocks and metals.
- Asteroids are pieces of Earth, while comets are pieces of the Sun.